Sales Manager – Helicopter Systems (north America)

Sales Manager - Helicopter Systems (North America)

The Sales Manager - Helicopter Systems (North America) supports the sales and marketing efforts through leading, sourcing, obtaining and developing of business, sales of products and services, and special projects. The successful candidate should ideally be familiar with the North American market aviation sector in particular helicopter. The Sales Manager will have responsibility for achieving the sales targets established by Safran Aerosystems Services for their assigned region and / or customer base. The position will assist Safran Aerosystems Services Marketing team and the Safran Group OEM's in developing the after-market sales strategy and goals to grow Safran Aerosystems Services business with Helicopter Operators, MROs, and other customers.

Duties and responsibilities include achieving marketing and sales operational objectives, leading helicopter sales initiatives within the North Americas region, sustaining rapport with key accounts, participating in formulating and developing long-range sales and marketing goals, sourcing new business with current and new customers, promoting sales, making reports of activities to management, and performing special projects.

Qualification requirements include sales skills, understanding of the helicopter aviation industry and customer network, computer skills, education and/or experience, communication skills, physical demands, and travel requirements.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and employment eligibility verification will be required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Safran Aerosystems Services is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. SAU is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled | Drug Free Workplace.

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the aviation, defense, and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable, and accessible. Safran Aerosystems is one of the world leaders in aviation systems dedicated to aircraft and helicopter safety, as well as fluid and fuel management.